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8 Food Trends In LA You Need To Try On Your Next Visit

LA is known for its interesting food culture and its weather. Imagine going to a cafe that only serves green tea lattes or flower infused gelato. A lot of the restaurants and cafes unusual specialities, prepare to be amazed and confused! LA’s food culture has attracted many to fly out from all over to snap a picture for their Instagram feed or food blog. Who doesn’t want to spend money at a cafe that serves a wide variety of pizza inspired by all the countries on Earth? If you’re looking to spend money on a plane ticket just to get food in LA, I got a list full of interesting meals for you. Here are 8 food trends in LA you have to try!

1. Ramen Burger

Only the bold will try a Ramen Burger. We’ve all met someone who enjoys eating uncooked ramen (You’re bold for doing that). People in LA love ramen and anything involving noodles! Some restaurants have used ramen in various dishes to bring creativity to their meal concepts. Ramen noodles replaces the hamburger bun to create a burger. If you love burgers and enjoy ramen, you definitely need to try the Ramen Burger. This is a food trend people should try when visiting LA.

2. Flavored Cold Brew Coffee

We need coffee to give up a quick energy boost in the morning. LA has a variety of coffee shops that sell interesting flavored coffee. Cold brew coffee is a major trend in the coffee shop culture. There are a few cafes in LA that sell sea salt cold brew coffee. Coffee lovers should try to visit as many coffee shops in DTLA and other areas in LA.

3. Elote

You HAVE to try Elote when visiting LA. If you enjoy mexican food, you MUST try mexican food in LA. Elote is mexican street corn covered with mayo, cheese and cayenne pepper. As someone who dislikes mayo, I can only eat it when it’s on Elote. Some vendors like to sell Hot Cheetos covered Elote which is super bomb! This is a food trend people should try when visiting LA. This is one of the food trends in LA we love!

4. Chicken Waffle Cone

Portable chicken and waffle dishes have been slaying the streets of LA. Chicken shops use ice waffle cones and fill it up with fried chicken drenched in sauce. If you’re looking for a cheat meal, the chicken waffle cone is worth it! Just writing about this is bring up cravings! This is a food trend people should try when visiting LA.

5. Boba Tea/Juice In A Light Bulb

Boba tea is amazing but it looks super dope being sold in a large light bulb. Boba shops are going green by serving boba tea in glass light bulb glasses. The light bulb is aesthetic pleasing and friendly to California’s crazy environment! This is one of our favorite food trends in LA!

6. Poke

Poke Bowls will become an obsession for anyone who enjoys sushi or sashimi. It’s basically sushi in a bowl! It’s perfect for those who are health cautious! Every seafood and sushi restaurant in LA have a poke dish. Poke isn’t cheap but it’s worth the money! This is a food trend people should try when visiting LA.

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7. Hot Cheetos Everywhere

You will find a hot cheetos being incorporated as a topping or main component in a dish at any hipster restaurant in LA. Hot Cheetos have been a topping for pizza, poke and elote. If you enjoy Hot cheetos, just take a trip to a trendy restaurant in DTLA or Fairfax! This is one of the best food trends in LA!

8. Everything Matcha

A lot of restaurants have been incorporating matcha into desserts, drinks and savory dishes. Matcha has tons of health benefits! All the cafes in LA have a matcha latte or a matcha infused desert. If you don’t like green tea, try to give it a second try. Sometimes you have to try a food dislike in a different variation. This is a food trend people should try when visiting LA.

Have you tried or plan on trying any of these food trends in LA? Are there any other food trends in LA that visitors should try when visiting LA? Comment below and share with your friends!
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